Sacred Stitches

Sacred Stitches

Author: Shimoda Donna Emanuel

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780999509005

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Fiber art dolls made by Shimoda Donna Emanuel


The Healing Doll Way

The Healing Doll Way

Author: Barb Kobe

Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780986261800

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In The Healing Doll Way, Barb Kobe shares stories and images from her transformative experience becoming a healing doll artist, as well as those of many of her students and peers. The book also guides you through the process of making healing dolls for yourself. The act of making a doll can take you through a process of imagination, recovery, and growth. You do not need to be an expert at dollmaking-or artmaking, for that matter-to experience the power of this kind of work. This dollmaking process invites and encourages you to explore a range of perceptions and emotions, and in doing so, reach a deeper level of understanding and acceptance of yourself.


Beyond Paper Dolls

Beyond Paper Dolls

Author: Lynne Perrella

Publisher: Stampington & Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780971729681

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With nostalgic glances to the past and visionary gazes into the future, Lynne Perrella and the contributing artists follow inspiration rather than tradition to present dolls that are charismatic, colorful and full of surprises. Technique related details are provided in each chapter's details dossier, where we are invited to go behind the scenes, into the artists studios. Take an up close and personal look to get the inside story on how the artists used paper and other exciting mediums to create their dolls. Artists include Nina Bagley, Lesley Riley, Judi Riesch, Lynn Whipple, Teesha Moore, Karen Michel, Jane Cather, Akira Blount, Laurel Hall and Maria Moya who expolore the human form to create paper personas that are expressive, innovative and insightful.


Art of Living Dead Dolls

Art of Living Dead Dolls

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09-14

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780578146331

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A ghoulish homage to the world's longest continuously running series of horror themed collectible dolls, Art Of Living Dead Dolls focuses not on the dolls themselves, but on art inspired by and featuring the dolls. The luxuriously printed book contains 100 spine tingling pieces of artwork from more than 80 terrifying artists of the bizarre and macabre, in un-dead color.Art Of Living Dead Dolls features a forward by the legendary Basil Gogos, the famous illustrator best known for his terrifying portraits of movie monsters. It also contains creations by renowned artists such as Joshua Hoffine, Angus Oblong, Dan Brereton, and many more. One thing is clear: this is a book you won't want to read in a shadowy room.


Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures

Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures

Author: Marina Druker

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 1607055295

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Every doll deserves to be unique Discover the joy of making one-of-a-kind art dolls from head to toe. Learn how to build wire armatures, find out how easy it is to work with air-dry clays, and also add charming fabric sculptures to your doll-making repertoire.


The Big-Ass Book of Bling

The Big-Ass Book of Bling

Author: Mark Montano

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-13

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1451685297

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A fun, flashy, and sassy book for beginner and expert crafters alike—with more than 150 new projects that will add pizzazz to everything from jewelry to tote bags! All that glitters doesn’t have to be gold...and diamonds (even the fake ones!) can be a girl’s—or anyone's—best friend. With Mark Montano’s step-by-step guidance you, too, can let loose your inner fashionista and make fabulous, unique accessories to complement your entire wardrobe! Think outside the box when it comes to materials, and check through your recycling to find treasures In the Bin. Show people your New Mexico style, and make a papier-mâché Zigzag Turquoise Cuff out of newspaper. When the plastic store bags start crawling out from under the sink, tame them with a Fused Plastic Flower Cuff. Make the tree-mendous Nature’s Bling Bag decorated with branches sliced thin. Or Twine Not try the hardware store for some colored twine—and pick up some aluminum flashing to find out why Tin Is “In”? From punk to retro, from bobby pins to safety pins, with more than 150 projects there’s something for everyone, whether you want to glam it up Hollywood-style or go ultra-sophisticated like a newly crowned princess.


Making American Folk Art Dolls

Making American Folk Art Dolls

Author: Gini Rogowski

Publisher:

Published: 1975-01-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9780801961236

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Provides instructions for making an extensive variety of small dolls using materials ranging from corn husks to clothespins, from bread dough to dried fruits, and from eggshells to rawhide


Art Dolls

Art Dolls

Author: Sarah Lawrence

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1781260133

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Twenty great designs, and twenty fabulous alternatives. Easy and fun to make.


Black Dolls

Black Dolls

Author: Frank Maresca

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934435892

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"Published in conjuction with the exhibition Black Dolls from the collection of Deborah Neff at Mingei International Museum Feb. 7- July 5, 2015"--Colophon.